Assistant Rail Manager

Heidelberg Materials AG; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is hiring an Assistant Rail Manager to enhance rail logistics in North England. The role offers on-the-job training and focuses on coordinating operations, liaising with partners, and driving sustainability initiatives. Join a company committed to innovation and career development!

Benefits

27 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Agile and flexible working options

Enhanced family leave policies

Paid Volunteering Day

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Interest in logistics, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily rail operations across depots and quarries.
• Monitor and manage rail costs, identifying savings.
• Drive sustainability goals by increasing rail utilisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Interest in logistics

Interest in sustainability

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

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Location: North England | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Assistant Rail Manager to support and enhance our rail logistics operations across the North Aggregates region. This is a development-focused role with on-the-job training, ideal for someone looking to grow in a dynamic, sustainability-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate daily rail operations across depots and quarries, ensuring timely and efficient stone deliveries
• Liaise with rail partners, commercial teams, and site managers to forecast demand, plan train movements, and resolve service issues
• Support depot operations, including staff development, safety improvements, and operational efficiency
• Monitor and manage rail costs, identifying savings and reducing recharges such as cancellation fees and underloading charges
• Drive sustainability goals by increasing rail utilisation and reducing reliance on road haulage
• Assist in strategic planning, including identifying new depot opportunities and optimising wagon capacity in collaboration with freight providers

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Interest in logistics, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Experience in transport, operations, or supply chain (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As part of a global leader in construction materials, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, sustainability, and above all, its people.

In addition to the exciting role of Assistant Rail Manager we offer a comprehensive package of career development opportunities and industry-leading reward

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business committed to innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

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* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical

* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause

* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)